Wow. I think that even though I work outside the home, I am still a mom. I think that your statement is actually extremely offensive, and angers me very much.

Go ahead and be angry then because I still hold the opinion that it's impossible to do both a full-time job and full-time parenting and to do them both well. When I was a full-time working mom, my parenting really suffered, and it's the reason I stay home now. YMMV.

Wow. I think that even though I work outside the home, I am still a mom. I think that your statement is actually extremely offensive, and angers me very much.

Go ahead and be angry then because I still hold the opinion that it's impossible [for me] to do both a full-time job and full-time parenting and to do them both well. When I was a full-time working mom, my parenting really suffered, and it's the reason I stay home now. YMMV.

It's not perfectly clear. You should have said something like "bolded comments mine". The way you did it changed the whole meaning of my quote. I believe it's even unlawful to change someone's words and not make appropriate notations that changes were done.

It's not perfectly clear. You should have said something like "bolded comments mine". The way you did it changed the whole meaning of my quote. I believe it's even unlawful to change someone's words and not make appropriate notations that changes were done.

Originally Posted by RedCatWaves

It was perfectly clear to anyone who followed the thread. And she didn't change your words, she bolded a part of your statement.

It's not perfectly clear. You should have said something like "bolded comments mine". The way you did it changed the whole meaning of my quote. I believe it's even unlawful to change someone's words and not make appropriate notations that changes were done.

Wow. I think that even though I work outside the home, I am still a mom. I think that your statement is actually extremely offensive, and angers me very much.

Go ahead and be angry then because I still hold the opinion that it's impossible to do both a full-time job and full-time parenting and to do them both well. When I was a full-time working mom, my parenting really suffered, and it's the reason I stay home now. YMMV.

Originally Posted by RedCatWaves

Just because you cannot handle more than one thing at a time does not mean that other moms are not capable of being both a great parents and having a life outside the home

Wow. I think that even though I work outside the home, I am still a mom. I think that your statement is actually extremely offensive, and angers me very much.

Go ahead and be angry then because I still hold the opinion that it's impossible to do both a full-time job and full-time parenting and to do them both well. When I was a full-time working mom, my parenting really suffered, and it's the reason I stay home now. YMMV.

Originally Posted by RedCatWaves

Just because you cannot handle more than one thing at a time does not mean that other moms are not capable of being both a great parents and having a life outside the home

Originally Posted by deezee02

Thank you. I think for some people (and I am pretty sure I'll be one of them) having a career and activities outside the home enhances not only the material quality of their childrens' life but also enhances their parenting abilities, because they feel happy and fulfilled which makes them better parents than if they were feeling frustrated and trapped, they have a variety of experiences to pass on to the kids, and they show their kids an example of balance, prioritizing etc. Many families could not afford private schools, extra-curricular activities, college etc. without dual incomes.

Others may be happiest in the home and so that would be best for THEIR children.

Get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me. -Muhammad Ali

It's not perfectly clear. You should have said something like "bolded comments mine". The way you did it changed the whole meaning of my quote. I believe it's even unlawful to change someone's words and not make appropriate notations that changes were done.

Originally Posted by RedCatWaves

It was perfectly clear to anyone who followed the thread. And she didn't change your words, she bolded a part of your statement.

Wow. I think that even though I work outside the home, I am still a mom. I think that your statement is actually extremely offensive, and angers me very much.

Go ahead and be angry then because I still hold the opinion that it's impossible to do both a full-time job and full-time parenting and to do them both well. When I was a full-time working mom, my parenting really suffered, and it's the reason I stay home now. YMMV.

Originally Posted by RedCatWaves

Just because you cannot handle more than one thing at a time does not mean that other moms are not capable of being both a great parents and having a life outside the home

Originally Posted by deezee02

Exactly - there are no guarantees that just because you stay at home that you are a better parent. How many SAHMs are terrible parents, neglect their kids, let the TV babysit them all day, etc. ?

(Note the above is not directed at any specific posters here, just a general statement)

Being a good parent is so much more about consciously making good use of the time that you have with your kids and putting their needs first, whether you stay at home or work outside of the home.

It's not perfectly clear. You should have said something like "bolded comments mine". The way you did it changed the whole meaning of my quote. I believe it's even unlawful to change someone's words and not make appropriate notations that changes were done.

Originally Posted by RedCatWaves

It was perfectly clear to anyone who followed the thread. And she didn't change your words, she bolded a part of your statement.